The Air Cargo News Awards team is seeking market-leading ground handlers to enter the Ground Handler of the Year award.
The award is open to all ground handlers in the global air cargo industry that have developed market-leading services or technologically advanced facilities.
The judges will want to see evidence of one or more of:
- Operational efficiency
- Customer satisfaction
- What the business is doing to meet the challenges of the future
- Implementation of market-leading technologies
For more information on how to enter this category, please visit our awards website and download our free entry guide.
Now in its 42nd year, the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are taking place on Wednesday 21 October at the Royal Lancaster London hotel.
The awards comprise 10 categories that recognise the outstanding achievements of the air cargo industry – from innovative solutions for complex transport challenges to investments in new technologies, services and innovations.
The deadline for entries is 29 May 2026 at 17:00 BST.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Richard Perry at richard.perry@aircargonews.net
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